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Dr. William John Purkert
Surgeon
8316 Arlington Blvd Suite 410 Fairfax VA, 22031About
Dr. William Purkert is a general surgeon practicing in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Purkert specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Purkert provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1979
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2011 Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Super Doctors
Treatments
- Surgical Procedures, Thyroid Problems
Dr. William John Purkert's Practice location
Practice At 8316 Arlington Blvd Suite 410
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4715 NORTH 15 STREET ARLINGTON VA 22205